Ingredients

  • 1/2 (1 lb.) pkg. uncooked lasagna
  • 1 lb. Italian sausage
  • 1/2 lb. ground beef
  • 1 c. chopped onion
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 28 oz. tomatoes, cut up (undrained)
  • 12 oz. tomato paste
  • 1 c. olives (black)
  • 4 c. Mozzarella
  • 3/4 c. Parmesan
  • 2 tsp. sugar
  • 2 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp. crushed dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp. fennel seed
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 15 oz. Ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 Tbsp. parsley flakes

Method

  • Boil lasagna.
  • Cook sausage, ground beef, onion and garlic in large skillet over medium heat until sausage is not pink and onion is tender.
  • Drain and stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, basil, fennel seed and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes.
  • In a bowl, blend Ricotta, egg, parsley and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Place sauce, then lasagna, then Parmesan cheese in 3 layers, alternating in that order.
  • Cover with foil and bake at 375° for 25 minutes.
  • Uncover, then bake for 20 more minutes.
  • Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.